The Modern Democratic Party and the Platform at Hand
Watch a Democrat candidate’s campaign speech. Look at the political signs in the audience. Read their campaign postcards. What do Democrat candidates stand for this year? Abortion.
John F. Di Leo
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 112: Crime and Criminals, Borders and Maryland Style Crab Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 111: Careers, Education, and Friday Night Veggie Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 110: Landlords, Renters, and Broccoli Soup with Ginger and Lemon
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 109: Governors, Passes, and Manhattan Chowder with Shellfish and Bacon
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Cheney Endorsement and the Missed Opportunity
Former Vice President Dick Cheney (R, WY) has endorsed former Senator Kamala Harris (D, CA) for president this fall.
Language, Pizza, and Politics
In an election season when we have much more important things to talk about, why are we wasting column inches – and our readers’ precious time – on a local dispute interesting only to pizza purists?
Because words matter.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 108: Infrastructure, Definitions, and Chestnut Mushroom Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
The Pennsylvania Court and the Fight for Ballot Integrity
The press is sweeping yet another important ballot integrity case under the rug this week. Understanding the problems in this most recent Pennsylvania ruling requires a little thinking
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 107: Labs, Secret Funding, and Beijing Hot and Sour Soup
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The .eco Extension and the Value of Honest Salesmanship
When I see the .eco designation in a potential vendor’s URL, I now know it’s someone who’s going to waste ten minutes of every business meeting jabbering on about their sustainability commitments…
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 106: Electric Vehicles, Auto Workers, and Root Vegetable and Barley Soup
In today’s episode, President Buckstop is forced to recall the position he took this morning on electric vehicles and Little League baseball
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 105: Manufacturing, Federal Contracting, and Salmon Chowder
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RFK Jr Shares a Shocking Discovery
Robert F. Kennedy Jr announced a very interesting, custom-tailored suspension of his presidential campaign on Friday, August 23, and started the talking heads bobbing for the weekend.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 104: Politicians and Information, and Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds
An American’s Guide to Watching the 2024 DNC
A seemingly endless parade of speakers are just cogs in a machine, as the DNC tries, one more time, to pull the wool over the eyes of an ever-more diverse electorate.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 103: Endorsements, Campaigns, and Honey Ham and Lentil Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 102: Guns, Crime, and Bullet Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Taylor Swift and the Broken Window
Singer-Songwriter Taylor Swift had three concert dates in Austria cancelled last week when authorities discovered that at least two or three, or possibly more, jihadists had planned a mass killing event outside one of the concerts.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Volume III – Episode 101: Exploration, Indians, Taxes, and Space Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…